MITSUMOTO SAKARI 8-Inch Kiritsuke Chef Knife, 7-Layer 440C Damascus | Long flat edge for clean slicing, angled tip for detail cuts, blue pomegranate handle, sandalwood box

Years later and it's still sharp. Excellent quality knife especially for the price point.

Great knife. Sharp straight out of the box. I may be a Japanese knife convert. I've used German knives, exclusively, in my career as a chef (been a Henckles fan for 20 years) but recently wanted to get a few Japanese knives and compare them. I am not disappointed in this knife at all. Not super expensive, looks good, handles well, lightweight, handle feels good in my hand, holds an edge well. I made every one of my cooks try it out on day one and I'm pretty sure a couple of them will be buying one for themselves.

It's wonderful. Super comfortable, sharp and professional

This is absolutely my favorite knife of all time. It’s versatile and sharp as hell. Keeps an edge very well and it looks like a million bucks.

I can see it in the pictures, so I should have known better. The sharp tip at the heel of the blade will get you in the dish drainer if you aren't careful. The blade is plenty sharp and thin, great for dense foods like carrots or potatoes. It's a nice knife, we'll have to see how it holds up long term (ease of sharpening, how long it holds sharpness)

Great knife that is sharp and easy to use. Love the quality.

Update: This knife continues to impress. I bought it for the hubby, but it’s my new go-to, even passing up the Shun. It’s balanced and sharp, slides through even the toughest bone cutting jobs. I’m glad to have added it. Original: This knife was a gift for my hubby’s culinary collection. He loves the knife which says something bcz he’s a knife snob. He put it right next to the Bob Kramer. The knife’s been in the kitchen a week now. It slices thin, has a comfortable grip for male and female hands, it’s balanced and not too heavy or light weight. I like the tip for lifting meat silver, it’s thin to cut sushi or tiny veggie strips, and it’s very very sharp. We bought the blue handle and it’s pretty. Certainly the blade will have to be maintained as all knives do, but the metal work indicates the steel hardness is well done. Recommend.

Great Quality, functional and really nice knife. I like it. I only hand wash it. I don't think it will chip either. It's not a brittle knife like a Damascus blade but the stainless steel is a good high quality.

This is a very nice knife. It is our go to in the kitchen, quite sharp. It is a good buy!

Omg🤗🤗🤗 very good knife 👍👍👍

I was amazed at the beginning about the sharpness and everything basically. But very cheap material at the handle that started to be rusty after only 1 week. Disappointing

Great price for the best knife I have ever had as a chef

Am loving using it - so well balanced